Vingegaard’s and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge
Tour de France cyclists Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard were subjected to rare night-time doping tests authorized by a Paris judge. The timing of the tests has sparked controversy among riders, with concerns raised about the impact on athlete recovery and performance.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about the balance between rigorous anti-doping enforcement and the physical well-being of professional athletes.
Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard were subjected to unexpected nocturnal doping controls before stage 15 of the Tour de France. Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard were subjected to unexpected nocturnal doping controls before stage 15 of the Tour de France. Tour de France 2026 Vingegaard’s and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge International Testing Agency petitioned for tests
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Paris judge authorised the night-time doping tests of the Tour de France leader , Tadej Pogacar, and his nearest rival, Jonas Vingegaard, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Monday that the International Testing Agency (ITA) petitioned the “Paris judge specialising in liberty and detention matters … to authorise the anti-doping tests that took place overnight between July 18 and 19”.
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